While going through old photos to select one for my post on Oliver, I came across this photo from February, 2019. (From left to right: Hannah,  Oliver, Teddy, and Rainier) It brings back bittersweet memories of our days having these…

This never gets easier – and is made worse by having lost Hannah less than a year ago. We said goodbye to Oliver yesterday. He had been in declining health for some time, and even more so over the last…

Oliver turns 16 today. I have to admit I didn’t think we’d be celebrating this birthday. But I’m quite pleased we have had him with us for another year. Quite an achievement for an Aussie. Mini Australian Shepherds like him…

Oliver turned 15 today – the oldest of any dog we’ve had. He’s slowed a bit and his hearing (particularly low frequencies) has diminished – but he still charges out the door with his brother Henry; still likes his walks;…

Today, November 9th, 2023, is Oliver’s 14th Birthday. We’ve been together through a lot of life together through your tough times and mine. But those were so much less than the good times we’ve shared. Looking forward to you being…